Its a new low for Chinatsu x Taiki.
It makes her roll up into a pill bug.
Taiki is the last one in the gym that day, which is closed early for maintenance.
At least, not until he thinks about how cool Chinatsu is when shes playing basketball.
She eventually nonchalantly informs him she finished third in the whole nation.
While he thinks thats awesome as hell, its not nearly good enough for her.
Shes proud of her improvements, but wont stop until shes first.
For now, though, shes enjoying a much-deserved sugar rush.
That said, she also knows he likes Chinatsu, so he doesnt have to answer her yet.
She misses the winning shot and Eimei High loses as the champions retain their title.
Her ankle bracelet also breaks, and she cant hold back the bitter tears of defeat and despair.
Everything shed been working towards is now in ruins.
We dont see Taiki greet Chinatsu and offer condolences upon her return home, which is an odd choice.
I guess he fell asleep or something?
But there Hina is, at the door of the gym.
